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General Requirements "29 CFR 1910.132" `requires employers to
ensure that personal protective equipment be "provided, used, and maintained in a
sanitary and reliable condition wherever it is necessary..." to prevent injury. This includes protection for any part of the body from hazards through absorption, inhalation, or physical contact. For example, many hazards can threaten the torso: heat, splashes from hot metals and liquids, impacts, cuts, acids, and radiation. A variety of protective clothing is available: vests, jackets, aprons, coveralls, and full body suits. Click on the term below to learn about the materials used to make PPE. It is important to refer to the manufacturer's selection guides for effectiveness of specific materials against specific chemicals.
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